Crime squad officer aids Glitter inquiry in Vietnam

A detective from the National Crime Squad is assisting Vietnamese authorities with their investigation of the rocker Gary Glitter, who has been detained on suspicion of having sex with up to six girls, one as young as 11.

Detective Chief Inspector Sean McKenna discussed Glitter's case on Friday with police in Vung Tau, where the singer, real name Paul Gadd, is being held, the Labour newspaper reported yesterday. Gadd, 61, who served two months in jail in Britain in 1999 for paedophile offences, has denied all accusations and has yet to be charged.